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Berean Standard Bible

“May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out with diligence.”

Ezra 6:12

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out with diligence.

World English Bible (WEB)

May the God who has caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples who stretch out their hand to alter the same, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree. Let it be done with all diligence.

King James Version (KJV)

And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and the God that hath caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples that shall put forth their hand to alter [the same], to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And may the God who has made it a resting-place for his name send destruction on all kings and peoples whose hands are outstretched to make any change in this or to do damage to this house of God at Jerusalem. I, Darius, have given this order, let it be done with all care.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y el Dios que hizo habitar allí su nombre, destruya todo rey y pueblo que pusiere su mano para mudar ó destruir esta casa de Dios, la cual está en Jerusalem. Yo Darío puse el decreto: sea hecho prestamente.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El Dios que ha escogido la ciudad de Jerusalén destruirá a cualquier nación que altere este mandamiento y destruya este templo. Yo, Darío, he promulgado este decreto. Por lo tanto, debe cumplirse con toda diligencia.

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